About US

Board Members & Leadership

Who we are

350 Spokane is a volunteer-run nonprofit building an effective movement for climate action in the greater Spokane area, promoting a just transition to 100% fossil-free energy and a low-carbon economy that works for everyone.

Since our start in 2016, here’s some of what we’ve done:

  • In 2018, we led the successful campaign to get the City of Spokane to commit to a goal of 100% clean electricity by 2030.
  • We played a strong role in speeding by 18 years Avista Corporation’s end of its financial partnership in Montana’s Colstrip coal-fired powerplant complex—the worst carbon polluter west of the Mississippi.
  • We organized Spokane’s first climate marches and rallies, attracting up to 4,000 people at a time, with speakers including Washington Governor Jay Inslee along with numerous local city and tribal leaders.

 Join us to secure a livable climate and a thriving, sustainable future – in Spokane, across Washington, and around the world.

Mission Statement

350 Spokane’s mission is to support, build, and organize an effective grassroots movement for bold climate action in the greater Spokane area, promoting a just transition to 100% fossil-free energy and a low-carbon economy that works for everyone.

Vision Statement

We believe in a safe, stable climate and a thriving, sustainable future — a just, prosperous and equitable world built with the power of ordinary people and strong communities.

Why are we called “350”?

350 parts per million is the scientifically judged safe limit for atmospheric carbon dioxide, the main gas overheating the Earth. Before the industrial revolution, civilization evolved in a climate of 280 ppm, but now we are approaching 420 ppm and we are headed for 600 or more this century, which would cook much of the Earth to unlivable levels. Getting back to 350 isn’t perfect, but it’s a figure we and our grandchildren can live with.

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Be a part of something big

350 Spokane is part of 350.org, a worldwide network of more than a million local climate activists, and one of the world’s leading voices for climate action. 350.org plays a key role in most global climate events, such as the 2019 Climate Strike in which 7.6 million marched in 185 countries, demanding their governments tackle the climate crisis. 

350 Spokane’s climate activists and primary audience live and work on the aboriginal territories historically cared for by indigenous people.

The surrounding tribal nations include: Spokane, Kalispel, Coeur D’Alene, Umatilla, Nez Perce, Kootenai and the twelve bands of nations of the Colville Confederated Tribes which include: Arrow Lakes, Colville, Okanogan, Moses Columbia, Wenatchi, Entiat, Chelan, Methow, Nespelem, Sanpoil, Nez Perce, Palus, and Chief Joseph Band of Indians.

In our climate activism, we hope to honor and complement their history of exemplary environmental stewardship. 350 Spokane would be honored to join efforts with the surrounding Tribal Nations in protecting our mother-earth by working together to have a clean and renewable energy, cleaner transportation/transit efforts, and a sustainable healthy environment by harnessing the four elements: wind, water, earth, and sun. It would be an honor to work with the surrounding Tribal Nations in protecting our future generations to come.

Board of Directors

Trenton

Trenton Miller

Trenton is a software engineer who grew up in Yakima, WA. He has lived in Spokane since 2012. He believes wholeheartedly that overcoming the climate crisis is the defining task of our lifetime. With this change comes the opportunity to create a more just and equitable world for all. A powerful way we can make progress on environmental issues is by advocating for improvements to our elections and our democracy.

Fawna Slavik

Fawna has lived in northeastern Washington for most of her life. She currently lives in Spokane with her husband and two daughters. She is passionate about making the earth sustainable and healthy for future generations. Someday she hopes to see a Sasquatch but would settle for first contact with the Vulcans.

David

David Camp

In addition to owning Spokane marketing services firm Camp Creative, David has a background in the solar energy industry and he was Eastern Washington field Director for the state’s 2016 carbon tax initiative, I-732. He is a hopeless climate nerd who has volunteered on climate change issues since 2014.

Shawn Rosman

Shawn Rosman is an accountant who has accumulated a wealth of experience in the accounting and finance field. Their knowledge and expertise enable them to provide strategic guidance and contribute to the overall success of 350 Spokane. Beyond their professional accomplishments, Shawn has a genuine passion for social causes. They firmly believe in the power of 350 Spokane's mission to affect climate at the local level. Their unwavering dedication to social good drives their commitment to support 350 Spokane's initiatives and help make a difference in the lives of those served by the organization.

Naghmana Sherazi

Naghmana Sherazi is a scientist, an educator, and a medical professional. She loves to connect with people on the basis of food, music, culture, art, ethnicity, religion, and climate & social justice issues. When not busy working, she loves to take long walks with her beloved Goldendoodle 'Enzo'. Naghmana made history by being the first Muslim, immigrant woman of South Asian descent to run for office and win in a primary election in Spokane City. She currently works as Climate Justice Program Director for The Lands Council and as Community Outreach and Advocacy Organizer for Asians for Collective Liberation Spokane. In addition to working full time, Naghmana is also the co-chair of a small non-profit, MCAS (Muslims for Community Action and Support); she bases her activism on policies based on community and the environment, and at the same time strives to bring underrepresented and marginalized voices to the forefront.

Karin Potter

Karin is a native small-town Montanan who moved to Spokane in 2007 to earn a graduate degree in mental health counseling. Her career has immersed her in many aspects of our town during her ten years as a community mental health therapist, supervisor, director, and consultant. She now works in private practice where she regularly supports people coping with "eco-anxiety," which is the overwhelming fear many feel in response to the worsening climate crisis.